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Peacock Pie

by Walter de la Mare

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Miss T.

It’s a very odd thing ——-
     As odd as can be —-
  That whatever Miss T. eats
     Turns into Miss T.;
  Porridge and apples,
     Mince, muffins and mutton,
  Jam, junket, jumbles ——
     Not a rap, not a button
  It matters; the moment
     They’re out of her plate,
  Though shared by Miss Butcher
     And sour Mr. Bate;
  Tiny and cheerful,
     And neat as can be,
  Whatever Miss T. eats
     Turns into Miss T.

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